Beating bowel cancer across Manchester – join us for free screenings in July

Manchester residents are being encouraged to beat bowel cancer and attend free local screening information sessions throughout July.

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK, with 1 in 20 people developing it during their lifetime. Yet in some parts of Manchester, the uptake can be really low, and taking part in the free NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, could help detect the disease and increase chances of survival.

People aged 60 and above are 80% more at risk from developing the disease but bowel cancer in younger people is also on the increase. The free NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme which is for people aged 60 – 74 years of age provides an opportunity for bowel cancer to be detected early which increases the chances of successful treatment with more than 9 in 10 people surviving the disease.

Awareness of the disease and the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme can help everyone spot the early signs and symptoms.

“It is really important we increase awareness around Bowel Cancer and encourage people to understand that it can affect people of all ages. The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening plays a huge part of detecting bowel cancer early which means a greater chance of successful treatment. Knowing even one fact about bowel cancer, including the signs and symptoms and understanding how people could reduce their risk of developing is really important.”